With its well-documented immunity benefits, nearly every wellness-preneur and fitness influencer worth his/her salt, is talking about turmeric, a beautiful yellow Asian root spice from the ginger family, with mildly new and perhaps relevant ways of having it-as a tea (remember Turmeric Latte?), as an ingredient in your face scrub, as an oil, as a […]
Category Archives: Ayurvedic Self-Care
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Aug
Aug
Nearly 5 million women in the US of reproductive age suffer from PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a common cause of infertility among women the world over. It shows up as symptoms like weight gain, hormonal imbalance, mood swings, scanty to excessive menstrual bleeding, hot flashes, excessive hair growth, affected reproductive system, inflammation, […]
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Jun
Jun
You are probably your own witness to how fresh and productive you feel right after a good night’s sleep. But Americans are not getting in as much beauty sleep as is recommended by the sleep doctors. According to American Sleep Apnea Association, “More than 50 million Americans already suffer from over 80 different sleep disorders […]
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Sep
Sep
What Is A Vata Person Have you ever wondered how is it that two people behave so differently under the same circumstances? How one person can eat copious amounts and still may not gain weight while another person may eat very little and still struggle with managing weight. Some people are regular flu victims and […]
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Feb
Feb
As one of the most prevalent forms of Eastern medicine that roots from the rich history and science of yoga, Ayurveda has established itself as something that is clearly much more than a popular health fad. Following the principle of “nourishing one’s mind, body, and soul while recognizing its needs,” Ayurveda has helped millions of […]
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Oct
Oct
Why is compliance so important in Ayurveda? Natural food supplements often seem to have a less direct effect than regular medicines. Sometimes they seem to have no effect at first, or even for a longer period of time. So how does that work? And why is it important to continue the therapy? In this blog […]
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Mar
Mar
Like many young women, I grew up idolizing images of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and the Spice Girls, all of whom graced magazine covers with size 2 bodies and gave off the impression to five year old girls that it was normal to wear belly shirts everyday. Mixed Messages and Me Now, I have never […]
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Mar
Mar
Work has been keeping you anxious, tensed, and away from a deep restful sleep and it has started showing up on your face and eyes, as your days are spent in a daze. When you do not give your body the right amount of sleep, it affects your productivity, prana levels (life force) and overall […]
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Mar
Mar
Traveling, Especially Air Travel Will Naturally Aggravate Vata. Vata, according to Ayurveda (a 5000 year old science of healing based on the understanding of the laws of nature and the five elements) is a combination of the air and space elements. It is responsible for circulation, elimination, and movement and does marvelous things for us; […]
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Mar
Mar
An important indicator of your health is a sharpened intellect, focused mind, clarity of thought and an ease of being. In Ayurveda, all the three Doshas or bio elements have a role to play in the brain functions. For example, Vata governs how fast you learn and perceive, Kapha regulates memory and Pitta makes sure […]
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